Job Description

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As we move America’s workforce toward the future, Amtrak connects businesses and communities across the country. We employ more than 20,000 diverse, energetic professionals in a variety of career fields throughout the United States. The safety of our passengers, our employees, the public and our operating environment is our priority, and the success of our railroad is due to our employees.

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Our values of ‘Do the Right Thing, Excel Together and Put Customers First’ are at the heart of what matters most to us, and our Core Capabilities, ‘Building Trust, Accountability, Effective Communication, Customer Focus, and Proactive Safety & Security’ are what every employee needs to know and do to be most impactful at Amtrak. By living the Amtrak values, focusing on our capabilities, and actively embracing and fostering diverse ideas, backgrounds, and perspectives, together we will honor our past and make Amtrak a company of the future.

SUMMARY OF DUTIES:

Station Manager I is responsible for the management and oversight of station operations to include all aspects of station management such as, employees, customer service delivery, staffing, budgeting and financial accounting, safety, managing relationships with local, state, federal, partner agencies and host railroads and all station facilities from Seattle, Washington to Vancouver, British Columbia, and west to include all points between Seattle, Washington, and Spokane, Washington, and also stations in Idaho and Montana. Position will also serve as support management for all stations in the PNW Territory group. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• The position will report directly to the District Manager of Stations (II) for the Pacific Northwest area located in Portland, Oregon. 
• Manage staffing and station operations to meet performance criteria set for by the Superintendent Customer Service, Assistant Superintendent and District Manager (II) related to labor and operating costs to revenue ration and other metrics.
• Ensure station facilities meet corporate standards and interface with Service Delivery, Marketing and Engineering personally to accomplish appropriate project and program work.
• Develop and manage processes related to passenger handling and entraining/detraining to ensure on-time performance of trains and customer satisfaction.
• Ensure hiring, training, performance measurement, counseling and discipline are administered to employees at assigned stations in compliance with corporate standards and labor agreements.
• Oversee and advocate for Amtrak on any joint station usage contracts with freight or private entities to ensure compliance with Amtrak Real Estate and Marketing & Business Development standards and goals.
• Principal Customer Service Representative for station renovation designs, enhancements or corporate initiatives impacting service area.
• Manage relationships with local, state and federal agencies, host railroad personnel, and interline and thruway bus services to support corporate goals and financial support and service delivery.
• Manage facility maintenance directly in cooperation with engineering, property management and facilities.
• Station / Facility audits to ensure revenue and customer service policy compliance.
• Responsible for the development and implementation of the department safety plans with specific goals and objectives to reduce injuries.
• Extensive computer skills with knowledge of spreadsheets, data base, presentations and word processing software related field,  
• Prior satisfactory work experience and proven leadership skills. 
• Must possess a working knowledge of applicable federal, state and local regulations and applicable Amtrak labor agreements pertaining to station employees and operations. 
• Must have knowledge of safety programs.
• Must have strong organizational skills.
• Able to monitor and document employee performance, evaluation and training.

MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES :

• Bachelor’s degree required or equivalent combination of training, education and relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• 3 or more years relevant experience required
• Significant experience with station operations, building maintenance, service delivery and passenger handling.
• Experience overseeing multiple locations. 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS :

• 6 or more years relevant experience preferred. 
• Significant experience leading and managing others with different levels of expertise, exhibiting innovative leadership and management skills.

WORK ENVIRONMENT :

• Seattle, WA based.

COMMUNICATIONS AND INTERPERSONAL SKILLS:

• Must have excellent oral and written communication skills. 

The target salary for the Station Mgr I is $103,400 and $108,400 for the Station Mgr II. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, internal equity, etc. Depending on an employee’s assigned worksite or location, Amtrak may consider a geo-pay differential to be applied to the employee’s base salary. Amtrak may offer additional incentive and pay programs to recognize and reward our employees, including a short-term incentive bonus based upon factors such as individual and company performance that is commensurate with the level of the position and/or long-term incentive plan compensation. In addition to your salary, Amtrak offers a comprehensive benefit package that includes health, dental, and vision plans; health savings accounts; wellness programs; flexible spending accounts; 401K retirement plan with employer match; life insurance; short and long term disability insurance; paid time off; back-up care; adoption assistance; surrogacy assistance; reimbursement of education expenses; Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility; Railroad Retirement sickness and retirement benefits; and rail pass privileges. Learn more about our benefits offerings here .

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Requisition ID: 165266

Work Arrangement: 06-Onsite 4/5 Days  Click here for more information about work arrangements at Amtrak. 
Relocation Offered: No 
Travel Requirements: Up to 75% 

You power our progress through your performance.

 

We want your work at Amtrak to be more than a job. We want your career at Amtrak to be a fulfilling experience where you find challenging work, rewarding opportunities, respect among colleagues, and attractive compensation. Amtrak maintains a culture that values high performance and recognizes individual employee contributions. 

Amtrak is committed to a safe workplace free of drugs and alcohol. All Amtrak positions requires a pre-employment background check that includes prior employment verification, a criminal history check and a pre-employment drug screen. 

Candidates who test positive for marijuana will be disqualified, regardless of any state or local statute, ordinance, regulation, or other law that legalizes or decriminalizes the use or possession of marijuana, whether for medical, recreational, or other use. Amtrak's pre-employment drug testing program is administered in accordance with DOT regulations and applicable law.

In accordance with DOT regulations (49 CFR § 40.25), Amtrak is required to obtain prior drug and alcohol testing records for applicants/employees intending to perform safety-sensitive duties for covered Department of Transportation positions. If an applicant/employee refuses to provide written consent for Amtrak to obtain these records, the individual will not be permitted to perform safety-sensitive functions.

In accordance with federal law governing security checks of covered individuals for providers of public transportation (Title 6 U.S.C. §1143), Amtrak is required to screen applicants for any permanent or interim disqualifying criminal offenses. 

Note that any education requirement listed above may be deemed satisfied if you have an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Amtrak is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/color, to include traits historically associated with race, including but not limited to, hair texture and hairstyles such as braids, locks and twists, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related conditions, such as lactation), national origin/ethnicity, age, disability (intellectual, mental and physical), veteran status, marital status, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, genetic information, citizenship or any other personal characteristics protected by law..

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